Welfare Board for Transgender Community to be Established: CM Rekha Gupta

New Delhi, 29 September 2025– Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced that the Delhi government will soon establish a Transgender Welfare Board, which will include both representatives from the community and executive members. Through this board, their issues will be understood, and schemes will be designed for their welfare. The Chief Minister made this announcement at the National Transgender Awards 2025, organised by the International Transgender Akhada.

The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Mr SP Singh Baghel, as the chief guest. Legislator Mrs Shikha Rai, social workers and other representatives, also attended the event. The event’s theme, ‘Ardhanarishwar’, symbolises that completeness cannot exist without both male and female. The Chief Minister highlighted that the essence of true humanity lies in this balance and harmony.

Referring to the Transgender Act of 2019, implemented under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CM Rekha Gupta called it a historic step towards addressing the challenges faced by the transgender community. She emphasised that the government’s commitment to “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” is more than a slogan; it reflects a genuine effort to provide equal opportunities to all.

The Chief Minister assured that the Delhi government will take concrete steps to address the problems of the transgender community, ensuring they receive equal respect, rights, and opportunities. The goal is to empower transgender individuals to become self-reliant and actively contribute to a progressive and inclusive society.